Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Aug 29: To sensitize and create awareness among school children about financial literacy, a one-day financial inclusion and literacy campaign was organised at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Barwal, here today by National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
On the occasion, DDM, NABARD, Aman Kalsotra informed the students about the new programme of “Jan Dhan Yojana” launched by Prime Minister on August 28, 2014, where the account holders will be provided RUPAY debit card, overdraft facility and insurance cover.
He informed about the range of financial services available from banks like savings, credit, insurance, pensions, payments, local and international transfers etc. He asked all the students to open account with the banks and avail benefits from banks viz education loans, small deposits, DRI, insurance, etc.
Shireesh Sharma, Cluster Head, J&K Bank, Kathua interacted with the students and explained different schemes of J&K Bank. He told them that the bank is a friend in need who is willing to provide loan to the needy and cautioned them not to fall in debt trap of moneylenders.
Vijay Padha, Director, SBI-RSETI, Kathua explained the importance of skill training. He informed that the training provided at SBI, R-SETI is free of cost. He impressed upon the students to come forward and organize themselves in groups to learn skill development courses.
A quiz completion was also held on the occasion and prizes were distributed.
Kapileshwar Dogra, Assistant vice-president, J&K Bank, Kathua, R K Kalsotra, LBO, Kathua, S P Mangotra, Branch Manager, JKGB, Barwal besides principal and teachers of the school were also present.
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